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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1916
Page
10
A drugstore advertises Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant to treat bronchial ailments including bronchitis and whooping cough. It offers a money back guarantee, claims cost efficiency, safety for children, and notes one bottle yields a full pint when mixed with sugar and water.
The Farmers' Review reprints guidance from E. P. Snyder on growing strawberries efficiently. He argues it requires more work than potatoes, emphasizes weed control with horse cultivators, proper spacing, weekly cultivation, and strategic mulching with straw to ease harvests and conserve moisture.
The article discusses broody hens with thin bodies producing weak hatchlings. It advises avoiding thin hens, ensuring adequate body heat, proper ventilation, and daily nest breaks for cooling eggs. It also promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy and notes a price of $1.00.
An Illinois correspondent asks if silage from white corn colors butter differently from yellow corn. Missouri station findings show yellow pigment carotene causes yellow cream and butter, with carotin-rich feeds and green pasture boosting color. Jerseys may store carotene briefly. For details, request Columbia Bulletin No. 74.
A Farm and Fireside writer notes a friend with nine cows and 300 to 350 hens in one building. Hens produced 12 dozen eggs per hen and net about 1.50 per layer, while cows earned no more than hens when feed costs are counted. dairy equipment costs were much higher.
Farm and Fireside explains aging sheep by teeth counts. One pair marks yearling, two pairs two-year-old, three pairs three-year-old, four pairs four-year-old. It warns mature sheep over four years largely lose tooth indicators and profit declines.
In the Farmers' Review note the farmer faces hard work and risk behind the peace of farm life. The text argues farming blends pleasure with aches, noting losses from cholera and weather ruin crops, and stresses that true farming requires both mental and physical labor for honest reward.
Instructions from Wallaces' Farmer urge thorough disinfection of incubators and brooders even after storage. Emphasizing invisible germs, the piece recommends hot soapsuds, hot salt water, and sunning to sanitize every inch of woodwork the chicks contact. Prevention is easier than curing disease.
The piece argues against the idea that cold weather causes colds and cites damp cold as a factor. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and mentions a Boston school spelling test where chauffuer thermometer auxiliary feminine miscellaneous extraordinary secession similar lieutenant nuisance were commonly misspelled.
An old ad promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer candy for worm removal in children, claiming immediate results and improved digestion with continued use until worms vanish. Also mentions a March weather illness note and Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy with Enghert's Pharmacy.
C F Taylor of Jonson Co Illinois notes two extremes in poultry ventures. He argues that common fowls yield better returns under careful, economical management, while excessive pampering of fancy breeds reduces profits. Proper feeding and exercise balance produce steady eggs and feasible meat.
A poultry breeder tested pumpkins to fatten surplus cockerels. Five birds were kept in a darkened coop and fed four times daily: two carrot meals with corn meal, one pumpkin meal with ground oats, one corn meal meal, plus milk water grit and coal. After eighteen days each gained over two pounds with high quality flesh. Meral suggests planting pumpkins and carrots this spring for fall fattening.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a time tested spring laxative. It promises bowel movement liver stimulation and system cleansing with a 25 cent price. Readers are urged to cut out the slip and mail it for sample packages from Foley Co Chicago Ill Engberts Pharmacy and related products including Honey and Tar Compound.
Jackson Mississippi carpenter John L. Ennis says Vinol cured his chronic cough after trying many syrups. He reports feeling better after one bottle and fully cured after two, gaining energy. Druggist R A Engbertson of Decorah Iowa promotes Vinol as cod liver oil tonic for coughs colds bronchitis and general weakness.
In 1883 Maxwell Hall of Jamaica observed Neptune's brightness variations against two reference stars. Over about two weeks he inferred a brightness peak cycle of roughly seven hours and fifty minutes, presumed to be the planet's rotation period.
The notice promotes Sloan's Liniment for muscular pain neuralgia and rheumatic stiffness with claims of rapid relief and sleep aid. It also includes a patient testimonial praising Foley Kidney Pills and mentions Engbertson's Pharmacy as the outlet.
Notice to numerous Roney and Cameron heirs of a probate petition and final report for Peter Roney deceased. The District Court at Decorah, Winneshiek County, Iowa, will hear the petition for discharge on April 17 1916 at 2 PM. Attorney N Willett represents F A Roney as administrator with will annexed.
Notice of appointment of CHAS McKAY as executor of the Livia A. McKay estate, late of Decorah Township Winneshiek County Iowa. Creditors must present demands and debtors must pay to the executor, dated Feb 18, 1916 in Decorah Iowa. Boice & Hook, Attorneys.
Proposals for erecting a school house in District No. 5 Calmar township Winnebago County Iowa will be received until 1 00 o clock March 1916 at which time the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids Plans and specifications may be viewed at Tenold Nystrom lumber office Calmar Iowa and at the Superintendent's office Decorah Iowa after February 15 1916 Secretary N N Kolaas R F D No 1 Calmar Iowa
An old lady’s cheerful demeanor signals good digestion. If digestion is impaired or meals are unpalatable, take Chamberlains Tablets to strengthen the stomach improve digestion and promote gentle bowel movement. Sold by R A Engbert son. Adv.
A district court action files by A Anfinson as administrator of Mads Jacobson seeks to quiet title to the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section Five in Township Ninety eight Range Seven in Iowa. The suit alleges adverse possession by the estate for more than ten years and prays that the defendants be barred from any claim. Defendants are warned to appear by April 17 1916 or face default.
State and county offices announce proposed vacation of portions of road No 391 and road No 27 in sections 30-100 and adjacent township line. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the County Auditor by noon on May 1, 1916 or the highway will be vacated. Oscar Winger is the County Auditor.
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